Age of Conquest Reborn

On September 21st, after a whole day of fierce fighting, the Outer Mongolia border guards repelled many Soviet attacks and were exhausted.

The heavy equipment was left behind, and we finally reached the Selenge River defense line before nine o'clock that night.

Major General Liu Hongzhang, commander of the 1st Brigade, and Sun Zhenbang were old acquaintances. When they were in China, they could often joke with each other. However, Liu Hongzhang did not expect that Sun Zhenbang would be injured, and the injury was not serious. In addition, Sun Zhenbang

There was quite a bit of self-blame, which made the atmosphere during the meeting a bit solemn.

Ouyang Yishan, commander of the Second Brigade of the Directly Affiliated Corps, was transferred from the Shandong Garrison Headquarters to the Second Brigade as brigade commander after the Directly Affiliated Corps withdrew to the country during the First Outer Mongolia War. He had never had any contact with Sun Zhenbang before.

, naturally not as natural and casual as Liu Hongzhang, he can only say some comforting words objectively.

But Sun Zhenbang couldn't let go. Just as he was about to say something, a staff officer came in and brought a telegram from the division commander Tang Qiuli. After hearing the staff officer's words, Liu Hongzhang was stunned and muttered to himself, "Something's wrong. The brigade commander is present."

There are three senior officers, and Sun Zhenbang is the commander-in-chief of the Selenge River Battle. The division commander’s telegram should be given to Lao Sun, so why should he name himself?”

Liu Hongzhang looked at this unfamiliar staff officer and asked hesitantly: "Major, are you not mistaken? The telegram is for me?"

The staff officer replied affirmatively: "Yes, the division commander specifically specified in the telegram that the telegram should be submitted to Brigadier Liu Hongzhang of the 1st Brigade of the Directly Affiliated Corps for review."

Liu Hongzhang received the telegram, "I am very happy to hear that the 1st and 2nd brigades arrived at the Selenge River front line on time. After two days of fierce fighting on the 20th and 21st, the Outer Mongolia Border Guard troops were very exhausted.

, your department and Ouyang Yishan's department should immediately take over the defense. Because Sun Zhenbang was injured, Liu Hongzhang, commander of the 1st brigade, took over as the commander-in-chief of the Selenge River campaign, and Ouyang Yishan, commander of the 2nd brigade, served as deputy commander-in-chief.

Command, unified command of all troops on the front line."

"Based on the marching speed of the troops in other directions, it is estimated that they will reach the front line of the Selenge River one after another in four days. The frontline troops must block the Soviet army on the north bank of the Selenge River. By around 6 o'clock in the evening on the 25th of this month,

There are still four days left, how to fight the battle specifically. You and Ouyang Yishan can discuss and report the plan to the division headquarters. In addition, we will immediately send out capable troops to escort Sun Zhenbang back to Kulun for treatment tonight. Safety must be absolutely guaranteed.

!”

After reading it, Liu Hongzhang handed the telegram to Ouyang Yishan and said to Sun Zhenbang: "Old man, the division commander has given the order. You have to leave tonight and return to Kulun. I will immediately arrange my guard camp and send out a company of troops.

I will escort you back, Old Sun, and take good care of your injuries. The defense line will be left to me and Brigadier Ouyang, so you can rest assured!"

Sun Zhenbang smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Hongzhang, I knew that when you came, it was time for me to leave. You, Liu Laohu, arrived at the front line. What else should I be worried about? Before I leave, let me remind you that at the beach on the South Bank

The Soviet troops on the position are always a big worry. My troops are unable to fight back. If possible, I will destroy them or drive them back to the north bank, but I can't let the Soviet troops gain a foothold!

Escorted by a guard company of Liu Hongzhang, Sun Zhenbang left with melancholy. Liu Hongzhang watched the car he was riding in disappear into the night. He turned to Meng Chaoxu and said: "Chief Meng, introduce the battlefield to me and Brigadier Ouyang."

and the situation of the troops!”

As Meng Zhaoxu narrated, the expressions of Liu Hongzhang and Ouyang Yishan became more and more solemn. On the way to the rescue, the two of them discussed the battlefield situation and expected that the Outer Mongolia border guards would fight very hard. After all, they had strong troops and heavy equipment.

The comparative disadvantage was obvious, and it was a head-on positional blocking battle. However, the two of them never expected that the battle would be so brutal.

Meng Zhaoxu said: "The casualties of the troops exceeded one-half. The two artillery brigades suffered serious losses and could only scrape together two regiments of artillery. We have no reserve in our hands. To be honest, the two brigades

Commander, if your troops don’t arrive today, we won’t know how we will survive tomorrow!”

Liu Hongzhang took a deep breath and said to Meng Zhaoxu: "Chief Meng, please notify us immediately. The brigade commanders and regimental commanders of all troops will meet at the headquarters in thirty minutes to convey the division commander's orders and adjust the battle deployment!"

After Meng Chaoxu left, Liu Hongzhang looked at Ouyang Yishan and said, "Commander Ouyang, what do you think?"

Ouyang Yishan thought for a while and said: "Brigadier Liu, I think we have a good opportunity to launch a counterattack against the Soviet troops on the river beach tonight and knock off the nails in front of our position, Commander Sun said

You're right, sooner or later it will be a hidden danger, don't let him go!"

Liu Hongzhang laughed and said: "Heroes see the same thing, and I mean the same thing. The commander of Lao Maozi didn't know that our two brigades of more than 30,000 people had already reached the front line, so he was caught off guard and pulled out this

Nail, Lao Sun is very powerful. He is good at positional warfare. He dug four communication trenches between the rocky mountain and the forward position to facilitate the concealment and transportation of troops without being killed by Soviet artillery fire."

"My plan is to press forward with more than 30,000 people from our two brigades. According to Meng Zhaoxu's introduction, the strength of the Soviet troops on the river bank is about 40,000 to 50,000 people. However, after fighting for a whole day, casualties continued throughout the night.

The meeting was small and we were short of people and horses. This gave us a chance. After the meeting, we reported the battle plan to the division commander. The time to launch the counterattack was set at two o'clock in the morning. The fight will not be until five o'clock. The troops still have more than four hours.

What do you think of the rest time?"

Ouyang Yishan smiled and said: "I have no objection. Thirty thousand versus forty thousand. Only Brigade Commander Liu dares to fight like this. My idea is that the troops of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard should not participate in this counterattack."

, their casualties were too great, and the troops were too tired."

Liu Hongzhang nodded and said, "That's what I mean, let's go and wait for them in the conference room!"

Half an hour later, the brigade commanders and regimental commanders of the four infantry brigades of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard arrived at the headquarters on time. Liu Hongzhang and Ouyang Yishan stood at the door of the headquarters to greet the commanders who had been fighting fiercely for two days.

, the four brigade commanders all knew the famous Liu Hongzhang and greeted him with a smile, especially Wang Qingshan. The two commanding styles were similar. They were both known for their daring to fight, their fierceness and bravery.

Liu Hongzhang recognized Wang Qingshan at a glance and laughed and said: "Isn't this Madman Wang, who is under Lao Sun and is willing to fight for his life? At that time at the Yellow River Defense Headquarters, he was the leader of the main force.

, your Commander Sun praised you a lot in front of me, yes, you put on the major general epaulettes!"

Wang Qingshan solemnly paid a military salute and said: "Commander Liu, compared with you, my ability is far behind!"

Liu Hongzhang laughed, patted Wang Qingshan on the shoulder hard, and said: "This is not your character, Madman Wang. Have you learned to be humble?"

The brigade commanders and regimental commanders of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard looked at this scene with a smile. However, they felt a little strange that the commander Sun Zhenbang did not appear, but the two brigade commanders of the directly affiliated corps greeted everyone in person and exchanged glances with each other.

Son, walked into the headquarters with doubts.

After the meeting began, Liu Hongzhang first read out the telegram from division commander Tang Qiuli. When he said that Commander Sun Zhenbang was injured and had been sent to the Kulun Field Hospital, the generals of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard below could not help but be shocked, and then whispered

Discussion, everyone was very surprised by the news, and they couldn't help but wonder, how could Commander Sun, who was commanding the battle in the strong shelter, be injured?

Tens of thousands of troops were fighting with the old Maozi soldiers, but the commander in charge of the operation was injured. What was going on? It was Lieutenant Colonel Meng Chaoxu, the chief of the combat section, who explained in detail how Sun Zhenbang was injured and solved the problem.

The generals’ doubts also

Yes, the fighting was fierce at that time. The Soviet soldiers rushed forward red-eyed. Artillery shells were flying all over the sky, and the bullets were as dense as locusts. Any situation could happen. You, the brigade commander and regimental commander, might fall in the next moment.

In a pool of blood.

Liu Hongzhang did not stop the generals from whispering. It is understandable that anyone would be surprised. After everyone's discussion calmed down, he said: "Brigadier Ouyang and I are new here. After listening to Chief Meng's introduction to the battle situation,

I sincerely admire all the officers and soldiers of the Outer Mongolia Border Guards. With inferior equipment and troops, they withstood the Soviet army's fierce attack for two consecutive days without losing an inch of ground, which is amazing!"

After a pause, Liu Hongzhang continued: "Our two brigades are here. Next, it is time for us to take the field. I discussed it with Brigadier Ouyang and prepared to launch an attack on the Soviet troops on the river beach early tomorrow morning.

Fight back and catch him off guard!"

When they heard that there was going to be a counterattack, the generals of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army became alarmed at that time. The Soviet troops on the river beach became a worry for these officers. They were worried about the safety of their positions at all times. These brigade commanders and regimental commanders

We, secretly calculating in our hearts, how many troops we can still use to participate in the counterattack.

Liu Hongzhang continued: "The initial deployment of the combat plan is as follows. The task of counterattacking the Soviet army will be undertaken by the first and second brigades of the directly affiliated corps. The four brigades of the Outer Mongolia Border Guards on the front line will leave two brigades in each brigade.

The battalion's troops are responsible for guarding the position and will not participate in the counterattack. The other troops will withdraw to the Rock Mountain to rest and recuperate. The counterattack launch time is set at two o'clock in the morning tomorrow, and the battle will end at five o'clock in the morning. The entire battle time is strictly controlled.

Within three hours.”

"I would like to emphasize that no matter how the counterattack goes, the Outer Mongolia Border Guard troops that have retreated to the Rock Mountain to rest are not allowed to go into battle without receiving orders from the headquarters. After the meeting is over, they will immediately arrange for the troops to evacuate, and the troops directly under the corps will take over.

The position is ready, everyone, hurry up and get ready!"

After setting it up, Liu Hongzhang didn't hear a response. He noticed that the brigade commanders and regimental commanders of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard looked very ugly!

(To be continued)(To be continued...)